Water

Farming category taxonomy

Soil fertility

Scale of application

Organic Fertilisers (Broken link)

Link for description

Organic farming - Basic principles and good practices

Protection of underground waters against pollution

mcsoto — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:31:46 +0000

Protection of underground waters against pollution

The direct introduction of pollutants (including ammonia and substances with an adverse effect on the oxygen balance) into groundwater is prohibited.

mcsoto Mon, 11/13/2023 - 11:31

Language English

Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Specialist milk

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Application of mycorrhiza fungi as soil inoculants

wisefarmer — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 06:05:56 +0000

Application of mycorrhiza fungi as soil inoculants

Micorrhyza fungi have postitive effect on phosphorous and microelement uptake, furthermore they have positive effect on plant protection. Under certain conditions application of micorrhyza fungi can result in reduction of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

wisefarmer Thu, 11/16/2023 - 07:05

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Eco-theme taxonomy

Biodiversity

FADN farm types taxonomy

Scale of application

Avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides

wisefarmer — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 16:13:25 +0000

Avoiding chemical-synthetic pesticides

Reducing chemical-synthetic pesticides in agriculture is a form of pest control that seeks to reduce or eliminate the use of synthetic chemical pesticides in favor of more sustainable methods. This can include using natural pest predators, crop rotation, and other alternatives to chemical-based pesticides. These methods are often more environmentally-friendly and can lead to a reduction in the amount of residues in the environment.

wisefarmer Thu, 11/16/2023 - 17:13

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Eco-theme taxonomy

Biodiversity

FADN farm types taxonomy

Specialist olives

Farming category taxonomy

Pest management

Scale of application

Establishment and maintenance of permanent grassland

krallattila — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:51:37 +0000

Establishment and maintenance of permanent grassland

Permanent grassland is land used permanently (for several consecutive years, normally 5 years or more) to grow herbaceous fodder, forage or energy-purpose crops, through cultivation (sown) or naturally (self-seeded), and which is not included in the crop rotation on the holding. The grassland can be used for grazing, mown for silage and hay or used for renewable energy production. Grassland must have fodder interest, i.e., they include vegetal species of fodder interest.

krallattila Fri, 11/17/2023 - 06:51

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Eco-theme taxonomy

Atmosphere

FADN farm types taxonomy

Mixed livestock

Specialist cattle

Specialist milk

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/display/IMAP/Grassland+conservation+and+restoration_…

Link for description

https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Glossary%3AP…

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/perma…

https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/display/IMAP/Grassland+management_GENERAL

Extensive use of permanent grassland

krallattila — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:54:44 +0000

Extensive use of permanent grassland

Extensive livestock farming makes use of areas of permanent grassland, and is at the origin of many environmental services, based on the functioning of agro-ecosystems and the functional management of semi-natural vegetation. If insects are to be considered as a key indicator of overall biological richness, their presence in an open landscape can be explained fundamentally by two key factors: the absence of pesticide use, which destroys them directly, and a floristic richness spread over time.

krallattila Fri, 11/17/2023 - 06:54

Language English

Eco-theme taxonomy

Farm branches taxonomy

Permanent grassland

FADN farm types taxonomy

Mixed livestock

Specialist cattle

Specialist milk

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

https://www.iddri.org/en/publications-and-events/blog-post/eu-biodiversity-stra…

Link for description

https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/display/IMAP/Grassland+conservation+and+restoration_…

https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/display/IMAP/Grassland+management_GENERAL

https://wikis.ec.europa.eu/display/IMAP/Grazing_GENERAL

Improved manure management and storage

mcsoto — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:50:05 +0000

Improved manure management and storage

Manure management is a continuum from generation by livestock to storage and treatment and finally to land spreading. Tanks for storage of manure are built primarily to prevent pollution of underground and surface water and to preserve the nutrient value of manure. Tanks must be impermeable, prevent spilling, washing or runoff of manure into the environment.

mcsoto Fri, 11/10/2023 - 18:50

Language English

Eco-theme taxonomy

Atmosphere

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Livestock management

Scale of application

Link for description

Broken link

Erosion prevention strips

mcsoto — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 17:12:04 +0000

Erosion prevention strips

Erosion prevention strips (Contour buffer strips) are strips of grass or a mixture of grasses and legumes that run along the contour of a farmed field. They alternate down the slope of a field with wider cropped strips.

mcsoto Fri, 11/10/2023 - 18:12

Language English

Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Scale of application

Link for description

Broken link

Improving irrigation efficiency

mcsoto — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 16:53:02 +0000

Improving irrigation efficiency

Irrigation is used to supplement water during dry periods, increase productivity of coarse soils (sandy), improve the crop quality of water-sensitive crops and reduce risk of crop loss (e.g. drip irrigation). Improving irrigation efficiency is a way of making sure that less water is wasted when watering plants and crops. This can be achieved through better water management techniques and technology, such as the use of sprinklers, drip tubing, and other water-saving devices. This can help conserve water resources, reduce water bills, and improve crop yields.

mcsoto Fri, 11/10/2023 - 17:53

Language English

Eco-theme taxonomy

Materials & Energy

FADN farm types taxonomy

Farming category taxonomy

Water management

Scale of application

Field

Link for description

Irrigation 101

Nutrients management plan

krallattila — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:57:17 +0000

Nutrients management plan

Nutrient management plans (NMPs) are used to help farmers efficiently meet their production objectives and protect the environment. Plans provide balanced recommendations for farmers on which nutrient sources to apply and what rates they should be applied at. Use of innovative approaches to minimise nutrient release, optimal pH for nutrient uptake, circular agriculture.

krallattila Fri, 11/17/2023 - 06:57

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Eco-theme taxonomy

FADN farm types taxonomy